I was out on a walking date and not only is the constant change of scenery great for adding to the conversation, but there are also so many added ways to kino escalate.

I would constantly change the direction "hey let's walk this way instead" and then put my hand on her back and gently lead her.

Sometimes there would be something interesting to look at, "Hey look at that over there" and then tap her on the shoulder.

At some point we had to get up a steep hill where I would hold her hand.

At another point we had to walk over a heavily trafficked road where she was a little hesitant "Aww are you scared of crossing the road? Here let me hold your hand". (after we had crossed the road she then kept holding my hand actually)

And these are just some examples.

I have been on a couple of walking dates now. In the end I always suggest that we sit down and by then she is almost always comfortable with me sitting very close to her.